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Date: 2026-04-18 23:22:52+00:00UTC

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NHK: 北朝鮮 弾道ミサイル可能性あるものEEZ外に落下か 政府関係者

防衛省によりますと、19日朝、北朝鮮から弾道ミサイルの可能性があるものが発射されたということです。関係者によりますと、日本のEEZ=排他的経済水域の外側に落下したとみられ、防衛省が警戒と監視を続けています。

BBC News: Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as ships attacked

Iran is blaming a US blockade for the closure, saying it breaches the ceasefire reached between the two countries.

The Jerusalem Post: Arab, Muslim states condemn Israel's decision to send envoy to Somaliland

Several Arab and Muslim states condemned Israel's decision to send a diplomatic envoy to Somaliland, while the Republic of Somaliland responded, accusing them of hypocrisy.

NHK: 京都 男児遺体遺棄事件 “学校送るも別場所で殺害”趣旨供述

京都府南丹市の山林に小学生の遺体が遺棄された事件で、逮捕された37歳の父親が逮捕前の任意の調べに「車で息子を小学校まで送っていったが、そのまま市内の別の場所に連れていき、殺害した」という趣旨の供述をしていたことが捜査関係者への取材で分かりました。

BBC News: Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs

Former Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins is expected to be grilled by the Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday.

The Jerusalem Post: Tucker Carlson's son leaves JD Vance spox. role to start political consulting firm - Politico

According to one source, a Vance official, he had informed the vice president of his intention to leave in December, but the plan had been put off by several months "to ensure a smooth transition."

NHK: 米が戦闘終結へ新提案提示か イラン船舶への取締り強化 報道も

アメリカとイランによる2回目の対面協議が近く行われると伝えられるなか、イランの最高安全保障委員会は18日、アメリカ側から戦闘終結に関する新たな提案が示されたと発表しました。一方、アメリカ軍が中東地域以外でもイランと関係のある船舶への取り締まりを行うための準備を進めているとアメリカメディアが伝え、イランへの圧力を強めるねらいもあるとみられます。

BBC News: Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson mess

The decision to send Peter Mandelson to Washington has become a scandal that just won't go away for Labour.

The Jerusalem Post: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson calls out EU on international law violation claims

Baghaei was responding to an X/Twitter post by Kaja Kallas, who had written that "Under international law, transit through waterways like the Strait of Hormuz must remain open and free of charge."

NHK: ローマ教皇 トランプ大統領との議論 “全く関心事ではない”

ローマ教皇レオ14世は18日、アメリカのトランプ大統領との議論について「私にとって全く関心事ではない」述べました。イタリアメディアの一部は「教皇は、緊張を和らげようとしている」と伝えています。

BBC News: New charity to remember Queen Elizabeth 100 years since her birth

The Royal Family will be remembering the late monarch at events on Tuesday - on what would have been her birthday.

The Jerusalem Post: Immigration by choice: Why do most olim from America choose Jerusalem? - opinion

The immigrant public from the US is characterized as tolerant and diverse, and in this respect Jerusalem is very suitable for the oleh character.

NHK: 長野 震度5強 過去に同程度の規模の地震続発 1週間程度は注意

18日、長野県北部を震源とするマグニチュード5.0の地震が発生し、長野県大町市で震度5強の揺れを観測しました。その後も長野県北部では最大震度5弱の地震が起きるなど活動が続いていて、気象庁はこの地域では過去に同じ程度の規模の地震が続発したことがあるとして、1週間程度は注意するよう呼びかけています。

BBC News: Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like

Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

The Jerusalem Post: US planning to seize Iran-linked ships in coming days, WSJ says - report

The potential US military action comes as Iran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, including attacking several ships earlier on Saturday.

NHK: 長野 安曇野で住宅火災 焼け跡から2人の遺体 住人と連絡取れず

18日午後、長野県安曇野市で住宅1棟が焼ける火事があり、焼け跡から2人が遺体で見つかりました。火事のあと、この家に住む人と連絡が取れていないということで警察が身元の確認を進めるとともに、火が出た原因を調べています。

BBC News: At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages

The attacker, who took hostages inside a supermarket, was killed after a shoot-out with police, officials say.

The Jerusalem Post: Iran’s IRGC seems to be fighting Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

“Bad and Incomplete Tweet by Araghchi and Incorrect Ambiguity-Creation Regarding the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz," the IRGC-linked Tasnim posted on X on Friday.

NHK: 鎌倉時代の日記が手がかり 当時の太陽活動の痕跡が明らかに

鎌倉時代初めごろの日記に記されたオーロラとみられる光の記述を手がかりに、OIST=沖縄科学技術大学院大学などの研究チームが、砂に埋もれた樹木に当時の太陽活動の痕跡が残されていることを明らかにしたと発表しました。

BBC News: Counter-terror police investigate another London arson attack

It comes as a man attempts to ignite a plastic bag containing containing fluid in north-west London.

The Jerusalem Post: School system to fully reopen across Israel starting Sunday, Education Ministry confirms

The Education Ministry announces the full reopening of schools nationwide, including northern communities, following updated security guidelines amid the ceasefires with Lebanon and Iran.

BBC News: Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?

Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.

The Jerusalem Post: Over a thousand entertainment leaders sign letter supporting Israel’s Eurovision participation

Over 1,000 entertainment industry leaders sign letter backing Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision, rejecting boycott efforts and emphasizing music’s unifying power.

BBC News: What life is like when you have an unfortunate surname

For years, Andy Mycock didn't know others found his surname funny. Now, he's the one making the jokes.

The Jerusalem Post: Has Hezbollah crossed a red line in attack on French UNIFIL soldiers? - analysis

A number of UN peacekeepers have been killed in the recent fighting in Lebanon, including two Indonesian peacekeepers who were killed on March 30 by a roadside explosion, according to the BBC.

BBC News: Coachella campers are turning tents fancy - and not all Brits are happy

Campers are being judged for over-the-top tent set ups at this year's festival in California.

The Jerusalem Post: Command Sgt.-Maj. (Res.) Barak Kalfon killed in southern Lebanon, IDF announces

Command Sgt.-Maj. (Res.) Barak Kalfon, a 48-year-old combat soldier in the 226th Brigade from Adi, was killed during combat in southern Lebanon on Friday, the IDF announced Saturday evening.


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